Top 5-Star Hotels in Santa Marta

The food was very very good in the restaurant and room service! the hotel was very well maintained, the terraces of the rooms were big enough!! The staff was super polite an helpful on anything. The gym was well equipped and it was not full. You do need to have cash for any taxi, as this is the only way to move in santa marta or to rent a car.

The hotel is the second time I visited and enjoyed it so much that I wrote again on TripAdvisor. The beach is quiet, but local salesmen are quite good and varied for all tastes. The facilities are generally in good condition, I hope to come back soon.

This hotel was a great choice as a solo traveler. Location was spot on and easy for me to find when lost in the midst of shopping and eating in the plazas around. Security guards the elevator which is convenient and offers a sense of safety throughout the day. 3rd floor check in was a dream coming in. They have a small shop for your essential needs ( water, snacks, beverages. Check in process was easy. If you don't know Spanish, do not worry. Most people speak to you in English unless you start conversations in Spanish. I booked a ocean view king size and I was thrilled on how my room was. Bed was comfy, the view of the harbor was fantastic ( especially during sunset). Bathroom had an enormous shower which I took advantage of, most places are small so I felt like a king. The room and all throughout the hotel was clean. I was amazed how everything looked. Only thing that was a con for the room was how thin the walls were on the hallway. You constantly hear people opening and closing their doors. I am happy that is the only noise I heard, still it was quite annoying. Then again it is a Hilton, which hosts many people. Still for peace and quiet at night I knew when people left and when they arrived. Breakfast restaurant was beautifully set. The servers were friendly and accommodating. I was bummed that they didn't really offer a lot of food choices. Most food I felt also didn't cater to the Colombian culture. I felt I was eating a buffet a an American hotel. If eating cereal, fruits, omelette, waffles, and maybe one or two Colombian dishes is enough for you then cool. For me however, I found more choices outside from the food vendors sellings arepas, empanadas, and tequenos. Gym was minor, for a quick pump it does well, but mostly catered to people who just want to do cardio. It only offered one bench chair to use dumbbells. Roof top bar was incredible. Great view and service from Luis was great. He's very friendly and easy to talk to. I'm happy that he was there since his level of service boosted up stay at Hilton. I definitely would be back, the location is the best and the little things like the people who work there outweigh more than the minor cons. Great job everyone!

Hotel location is not bad, breakfast is average, probably I still do not adapt to South American breakfast! However, it is much stronger than the United States! Hotel service is very good! Sound insulation is also OK!

This hotel is located within walking distance of the beach with very nice views of the mountains and the sea , however the most incredible asset is their staff , incredibly helpful for and always willing to help me and my family . We traveled in a family group of 12 with our 7 months old son and my 89 grandma and the staff at the hotels were always eager to help with my sonand my grandma’s needs . The whole staff - front desk - restaurant - cleaners - bar staff were always friendly and very accommodating . I will definitely come back

My wife and I had a terrific time staying at Hotel Don Pepe for 3 nights last week. Don Pepe is an oasis in Santa Marta as it is the former home of a wealthy gentleman ( Don Pepe!) and his large family vs a commercial hotel chain (while Don Pepe gets the name recognition, the real hero was his wife who produced so many children). This makes it a very special find for those who enjoy the taste of an authentic refined experience. - If you want a trendy (“ bougie” ) contemporary type of hotel to be seen/ check out others this is not it. The rooms were clean, cool, and updated (we stayed in 2 different rooms in order to help accommodate another guest). Beds and linens were very comfortable. The staff were courteous, helpful, and sincere. The small pools were cooling/ relaxing. The location is proximate to everything. Santa Marta is a city where most non Colombian tourists will visit in order to take a day-trip either to the mountains by car and/ or to the beaches by boat vs wanting to hang-out in the city itself. We did both of these day-trips. Specifically, we had a terrific experience with going to the small mountain town called Minca for a coffee, chocolate, eco tour, and we took a snorkeling and beach trip the following day ( the front desk at Don Pepe knows who are the better tour operators). Guasimo is a top end restaurant that is 3 blocks away that requires some planning to get a reservation (the front desk at Don Pepe can arrange this). A special shout-out to Edgar who served us breakfast every day and to both the front desk managers. - Gracias.

All very good. Attention, cleanliness

A fantastic location centrally situated in the heart of Santa Marta. Yes, there is a bowling alley in the complex, but I never noticed any noise from it (it’s very small 2 lanes alley) The staff is wonderful and spoke English very well, which was helpful. The view was great, the street noises and music was a wonderful atmosphere. I loved this hotel.

With a stay at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta in Santa Marta (Historic Center), you'll be steps from Santa Marta Theater and 3 minutes by foot from Santa Marta Cathedral. This hotel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Tayrona National Natural Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Parque de Los Novios.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.Stay in one of 54 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Santa Marta, Villa Maria Tayrona, Jungle and Sea Experience is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Enchanted Pools and Parque Isla Salamanca. This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Tayrona National Natural Park and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Cabo San Juan del Guía Beach.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.At Villa Maria Tayrona, Jungle and Sea Experience, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 27 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.